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Michelle Halberg Miller

Spring

Summary

Healthcare professional prepared for outpatient nursing roles and responsibilities. Successfully managed patient care and contributed to cohesive team environment. Known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Outpatient Nurse

MD Anderson Cancer Center
10.2019 - Current
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients
  • Assess and educate patients under provider supervision using evidence-based practice guidelines, based on individualized treatment plans
  • Provide emotional support to patients and families throughout their cancer journey. maintaining open communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary team members to maintain patient safety and comfort
  • Triage phone calls and messages from patients, providing evidence-based guidelines and provider recommendations accordingly
  • Active participation in staff meetings, trainings, and continuing education opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards in the outpatient setting

Quality and Compliance Manager

Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories
01.2016 - 10.2019
  • Oversee clinical laboratories to ensure they perform under 5S expectations (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
  • Maintain regulations under CLIA, CAP, and NYS to function as a certified clinical laboratory
  • Coordinate and respond to any audits or inspections from regulatory agencies or Clinical Trial Organizations, as needed
  • Write Standardized Operating Procedures (SOPs), periodically review and update as needed
  • Ensure all safety and emergency protocols are up-to-date and work with facilities to maintain a safe working environment
  • Provide training as needed to all personnel under local, state, and federal regulations
  • Investigate incidents and determine root causes; work with involved personnel to improve processes through Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
  • Previous projects: Cost Analysis of Hazardous Waste Management Services; HIPAA Compliance and Training; 5S Kaizen Lab Cleanup and Inspection; Annual Quality Management Report; CAP Mock Inspection; Laboratory and Director Personnel Documentation Audit; Strategic Initiatives: Reduce Errors by 50% (April-September 2017)

Clinical Lab Supervisor

Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Supervisor of Next Generation Sequencing department; oversee weekly batches of samples to process, guide technicians in troubleshooting problems, and work with directors in analyzing data
  • Experience in project management and cost analysis to streamline multiple testing processes, including benchwork, analysis pipeline, and staff efficiency
  • Extract DNA from clinical blood, muscle, liver and cell samples
  • Test clinical samples for mitochondrial diseases with the use of Southern Blot, Allele Specific Oligonucleotide blot testing, PCR, quantitative PCR, Sanger and Next Generation (Illumina method) sequencing
  • Analyze and review sequence traces for Sanger and Next Generation Sequencing reports
  • Handle ordering and maintain inventory for the laboratory

Education

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston
12-2013

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Psychology

University of Houston
Houston, TX
12-2008

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient safety
  • Resource utilization
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Basic life support

Certification

Registered Nurse (RN), Texas State Board of Nursing

License #870221


Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) 3/21/2023 - 12/31/2027



Timeline

Clinical Outpatient Nurse

MD Anderson Cancer Center
10.2019 - Current

Quality and Compliance Manager

Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories
01.2016 - 10.2019

Clinical Lab Supervisor

Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories
01.2010 - 01.2016

University of California, Irvine

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas Health Science Center

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Psychology

University of Houston
Michelle Halberg Miller